Junior Development Program

The Ledgeview Junior Development Program is a premier training opportunity designed for dedicated and skilled junior golfers looking to take their game to the next level. Under the expert guidance of award winning coaches Brady Stead (Director of Instruction) and Luke McKenzie (Head Professional) selected juniors will receive weekly training on Thursday evenings from May to September. The program’s structure mirrors that of collegiate golf programs, providing a comprehensive, focused approach to player development. Only committed and talented junior golfers will be chosen to join the program, ensuring an elite and motivated group of individuals working together to refine their skills and reach their full potential. 

The program is broken down into three age categories:

Linksters - ages 6-10

Bantams - ages 10-14

Seniors - ages 14-18

• 4 hours of group instruction and scheduled competitive days per month. Juniors are encouraged to practice and play together following all group sessions
• Ledgeview Golf Academy uniform which includes a program shirt, hat and pullover
• One Iota statistics tracking yearly subscription (Seniors)
• Guest speakers throughout the season from influential individuals such as tour winners, sport psychologists, personal trainers and more
• Swag from PocketBrush
• Ability to train with Full Swing Kit launch monitor data
• Assessments at beginning and end of season to view trends in skill
• Advice on recommended junior tournaments to compete in
• Discounted rate for individual private lessons

Depending on the age category, we will alter our coaching strategies. However, below are some of the topics that will be covered:

• Technical golf skills - making good contact, hitting the golf ball square with the club face, interacting with the ground correctly during short game shots, adapting to different lies, hitting draws vs fades, etc.
• Mental toughness - learning how to battle through adversity, emotional control, implementing skills that increase focus, building confidence, etc.
• Course management - learning how to “score”, when to play aggressively and when to play conservatively, learning how to finish with the lowest score possible
• Tournament preparation - learning how to “peak” performance for big events, learning when to use block practice vs. variable practice, course mapping for future tournaments, etc.

• Cost for the program is $599 + GST for the season
• Junior must be between the ages of 6 and 18
• Please note that applying does not guarantee placement into the program and all selected juniors are at the discretion of our Professional staff